New York State
Environment
New York Lawmakers Hold Hearing On Changing Recycling Market
NEW YORK — New York state lawmakers will hold a hearing on recycling amid China’s decision to restrict scrap imports. The halt on China’s imports of wastepaper and plastic has disrupted U.S. recycling programs, but …
Government
New Law Requires Pharmacies To Notify Patients Of Drug Recalls
ALBANY – New York State’s Governor signed legislation Friday requiring pharmacies to inform patients of Class I drug recalls made by the FDA within seven days. Governor Andrew Cuomo says drugs that are issued a …
Crime
Prosecutor: Repair Shop Billing Not To Blame For Limo Crash
ALBANY — A repair shop’s improperly billed brake work had nothing to do with the catastrophic brake failure on a stretch limousine that crashed and killed 20 people in rural upstate New York, the district …
Government
New York Governor Signs Law Aimed At Foiling Trump Pardons
ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law Wednesday clearing away legal hurdles that could have prevented state prosecutions of people pardoned by President Donald Trump for federal crimes. Supporters of the new …
Environment
Trail Patch Sales Support NY Outdoor Recreation Projects
ALBANY — New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation is selling patches to support maintenance work on outdoor recreation facilities. The latest design of the New York State Trail Supporter Patch resembles the round yellow disks …
Environment
$3 Million For NY Towns To Buy Zero Emissions Equipment
ALBANY — New York’s Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that communities that want to promote emissions-free vehicles can apply for part of $3 million in rebates and grants. Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos …
Government
Cuomo Announces Grant Opportunities In Attempt To Grow Farm-To-School Programs
ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that $1.5 million is available for eligible school districts to support the growth of Farm-to-School programs across New York State. Cuomo said the program helps Kindergarten through Grade 12 …
News
Shop Manager Says Brake Work Not Done On Limo Before Crash
ALBANY — A former repair shop manager told investigators that brake work was billed but not performed on the stretch limousine that crashed five months later in upstate New York, killing 20 people, according to …
Government
New York State Receives First Report Of Vaping-Related Death
ALBANY — New York’s governor says the state has seen its first reported death linked to vaping. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the Oct. 4 death of a 17-year-old male from the Bronx was reported …
Government
Group Calls For Reform Amid Rises In Prescription Drug Costs
ALBANY — New York’s Democratic governor is facing calls for action as prescription drug costs rise. AARP is pushing across the country for reform and announced Tuesday that its new analysis of federal survey data …
